Louisiana Hail Storm — Friday, May 8, 2026
Every verified storm report NWS spotters filed in Louisiana on Friday, May 8, 2026 — hail up to 2" (golf ball size). The same ground-truth data insurance adjusters trust.
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Check a Roof FreeHail by town — Friday, May 8, 2026
All verified reports
| Time (UTC) | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9:12 PM | 2 SSW Belle ChassePlaquemines Co. | 54 mph wind |
| 8:17 PM | 1 SW New SarpySt. Charles Co. | 58 mph wind |
| 8:16 PM | DestrehanSt. Charles Co. | 1.25" hail |
| 8:15 PM | New SarpySt. Charles Co. | 1.5" hail |
| 8:05 PM | 2 WSW KennerSt. Charles Co. | 71 mph wind |
| 2:47 PM | GreensburgSt. Helena Co. | 1" hail |
| 1:52 PM | 5 N SlaughterEast Feliciana Co. | 1" hail |
| 1:50 PM | BatchelorPointe Coupee Co. | 1.5" hail |
| 1:46 PM | LettsworthPointe Coupee Co. | 0.88" hail |
| 1:30 PM | DupontAvoyelles Co. | 1.5" hail |
| 1:26 PM | DupontAvoyelles Co. | 2" hail |
| 1:24 PM | DupontAvoyelles Co. | 2" hail |
| 1:20 PM | PlauchevilleAvoyelles Co. | 1" hail |
| 12:52 PM | 5 N SlaughterEast Feliciana Co. | 1" hail |
About this storm
How big was the hail in Louisiana on Friday, May 8, 2026?
The largest verified hail report that day measured 2" — golf ball sized. NWS spotters filed 11 hail reports across 8 towns.
Is that big enough to damage a roof?
Hail around 1" (quarter size) and up can bruise or crack asphalt shingles — that's the threshold insurance adjusters take seriously. Damage is often invisible from the ground, which is why an inspection matters even when the roof "looks fine."
How long do homeowners have to file a claim for this storm?
Most homeowner policies allow one to two years from the storm date — some as little as six months. This storm was 71 days ago, so the filing window is open for most policies.
How do I check if a specific address was hit?
Run a free roof report on Rooftops AI: type the address and you get the roof's measurements plus its verified hail history — every NWS-logged report near that exact property, with dates, sizes, and distances.
Data: NWS Local Storm Reports via Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Local Storm Reports are preliminary, spotter-submitted observations and may be revised by the National Weather Service. Rooftops AI is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the NWS. Insurance filing windows vary by policy and state — homeowners should confirm with their carrier.